She’s my little bird, I’m her steady branch. Through every storm, we’ve flown together. That’s real love—America’s kind.
We would like to thank you for supporting Dustin and Courtney Carter in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to aid both the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana in their respective missions to support hunger relief and ocean conservation.
We met at 21—young, curious, and unexpectedly drawn to each other. What started as laughter and late-night talks quickly turned into something deeper. We didn’t have much figured out, but we knew we belonged together. Through moves, military life, and growing pains, we’ve held on—choosing each other over and over. Our love story began with a spark, but it’s been built on intention, grit, and a whole lot of heart.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?Our favorite memory is our first real date at the beach. The wind was gentle, the waves steady—just like the feeling between us. I wanted to kiss her, but I didn’t. Out of respect… and because something in me knew she was different. Worth waiting for. She wanted me to kiss her, but I didn’t know it. That quiet moment, under the fading sun, still lives in our hearts. It was the beginning of everything.
What would you do with $20,000?We’d use the prize money to pay off some lingering debts, take the honeymoon we never had, and help support her dream of becoming an LPN. After years of giving everything to our family, it would be a chance to invest in our next chapter—one filled with healing, purpose, and the time together we’ve always dreamed of.
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